Atlas HXM
RegionalPayrollOperationsSpecialist(1YearFTC)
“Regional Payroll Operations Specialist (1 Year FTC) at Atlas HXM. Skills: payroll operations, issue resolution, statutory compliance, cross-functional coordination, root cause analysis. independent execution, validation, and resolution of complex payroll activities across assigned countries or regions. end-to-end resolution of payroll issues, including investigation, correction, stakeholder communication, and documentation”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness; Ensure required statutory corrections, adjustments, and filings are completed accurately and within required timelines; improving payroll accuracy, processing efficiency, and scalability
Industry & Context.
analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills; Investigate issues related to incorrect pay, tax miscalculations, retroactivity, benefits deductions, off-cycle payments, and statutory reporting errors; Conduct root cause analysis on recurring payroll errors or systemic issues, identifying breakdowns in process, data, or controls
subject to a background check under local law after an employment offer has been made, Employment may be subject to results, references may be requested at the final stage of the process
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–5+ years of experience in payroll operations, payroll processing, or payroll administration, Demonstrated experience owning and resolving complex payroll issues, including reconciliations and corrections, working knowledge of payroll calculations, tax application, and statutory compliance requirements, Experience performing payroll validation, variance analysis, and reconciliation activities, Proficiency in payroll systems and Excel (e. g. , data analysis, comparisons, reconciliations), Ability to handle sensitive payroll data with accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail, analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Nice to Have
Experience of operating within a tiered payroll or shared services delivery model, Exposure to multi-country or regional payroll operations, Experience working with external payroll providers or vendors, Payroll certification (e. g. , CPP or equivalent, where applicable)
What You'll Do.
independent execution
and resolution of complex payroll activities across assigned countries or regions
end-to-end resolution of payroll issues
including investigation
stakeholder communication
applies statutory expertise
and data validation practices to ensure payroll accuracy
Perform detailed validation of payroll inputs
and employee data changes
prior to payroll processing as necessary
Execute pre- and post-payroll reconciliations
including gross-to-net validation
and comparison against prior periods as necessary
and resolve data inconsistencies
and out-of-tolerance variances
Validate payroll outputs against statutory requirements
employment agreements
and internal policies
Provide documented validation and approval support for payroll sign-off
including clear audit trails of reviews performed
Escalate identified risks
or compliance concerns prior to payroll finalization
Own end-to-end resolution of complex payroll cases
including root cause analysis
and stakeholder communication
Investigate issues related to incorrect pay
and statutory reporting errors
Perform manual calculations and adjustments where system outputs are incorrect or incomplete
Coordinate corrections across payroll systems
and external providers
ensuring alignment before processing
written explanations of payroll outcomes
and impacts to internal stakeholders and employees
Ensure all cases are fully documented
and preventive actions
Apply country-specific payroll laws
including tax regulations
and reporting obligations
within assigned regions
Validate payroll outputs to ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and filing obligations
Prepare and provide supporting documentation for audits
and internal compliance checks
Identify and flag non-compliance risks
incorrect statutory applications
or gaps in payroll execution
Ensure required statutory corrections
and filings are completed accurately and within required timelines
Own payroll operations for assigned countries or regions
and compliance alignment
Apply region-specific statutory knowledge
and regulatory requirements in all payroll activities
Provide support in local language(s) where required for employee communication
and stakeholder interaction
Ensure payroll practices align with regional legal requirements
cultural considerations
and operational expectations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, and Shared Services to obtain, validate, and correct payroll inputs impacting processing; Coordinate with external payroll providers to investigate discrepancies, validate calculations, and ensure timely corrections; Act as the point of contact for payroll escalations, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders involved in resolution; Drive timely resolution by managing dependencies, following up on required inputs, and ensuring accountability across teams
Communication Scope
stakeholder communication; written explanations of payroll outcomes
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